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Moral distress is the experience of cognitive-emotional dissonance that arises when one feels compelled to act contrary to one’s moral requirements. Moral distress is common, but under-recognized in medical education and training, and this relative inattention may undermine educators’ efforts to promote empathy, ethical practice, and professionalism. Moral distress should be recognized as a feature of the clinical landscape, and addressed in conjunction with the related concerns of negative role modeling and the goals and efficacy of medical ethics curricula.
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Berger, J.T. Moral Distress in Medical Education and Training. J GEN INTERN MED 29, 395–398 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-013-2665-0
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